Let's Talk Sex (Page 5)

Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor: Lillian Castro

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Let’s talk about sex, baby! Here you’ll find topics related to sexual intimacy and relationships. Our articles cover how couples can improve their sex lives in a safe and healthy way and how singles can explore sex and dating.

In the words of Lady Danbury, are you taking care of your garden, Violet? Well, if, like Violet, you’re doing a shabby job at it, our experts can help.

In our articles, our experts have open and judgment-free conversations about sexual wellness and how that may look in every stage of dating. Whether you want to learn about sexual boundaries or compatibility, our articles touch on every aspect of the sexual experience.

Learn how prioritizing trust, communication, and understanding can play a role in helping you establish a better sex life.

Our experts have also reviewed various sex apps and platforms that support casual hookups, sexting, and exploration, so you can know what works for you and what doesn’t. The sexual experience is different for everyone, and we cover all fantasies, kinks, and fetishes between consenting adults. Just real talk about real desires.

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What Our Experts Say:

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Clinical Psychologist James Cantor Opened a Private Practice in Ontario to Advise Anyone Dealing With Atypical Sexualities
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: After spending decades researching atypical sexuality, Dr. James Cantor opened the Toronto Sexuality Centre to share his knowledge with patients dealing with a range of sexual behavior issues. Now James and his team of clinical psychologists provide therapy to individuals and couples throughout Toronto. He has helped individuals with severe kinks, gender dysphoria, and sexual anxiety, and he has...

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Sex Guru Vanessa Marin Wants Couples to Experience True Passion and Have More Fun in the Bedroom
Khaya Caine

Khaya Caine

The Short Version: Licensed Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist Vanessa Marin’s job doesn’t feel like work. That’s because she treasures her clients and honors their needs, reminding them that there’s no need to feel shame and that every issue they face is fixable. Couples who see Vanessa can experience the kind of transformation that leads to more regular orgasms, answers to complicated sex-related questions,...

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Mental Health Counselor Gretchen Blycker Helps Individuals and Couples Discover Sexual Health
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Gretchen Blycker, LMHC, uses mindfulness-based psychotherapy in her Jamestown, Rhode Island, mental health practice to help couples regain their sexual health. Her relational health therapy also enables individuals and couples to focus on what they want in life, sex, and relationships while promoting healing from past trauma. Gretchen’s unique take on psychotherapy comes from her own varied...

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Wiser Sex Therapy Associates Assists People of All Sexual Orientations With Intimacy Issues
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: When sexual identity, attitudes, desires, and expressions make people feel like outsiders, it can be a painful experience. And feeling uncomfortable with who you are while judgment is coming from society, family, and, often, within, can be even more isolating. Sometimes, all it takes is  for someone say, "You are welcome here." That's the message at the Wiser Sex Therapy Associates offices in New...

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Addison Bell Offers Heart-Centered Sex, Relationship, and Life Coaching
Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards

The Short Version: Addison Bell has always been interested in helping people but had to overcome challenges in her life to become the sex and relationship coach she is today. She is certified in a variety of techniques that allow her to help individuals and couples have more fulfilling relationships — both with themselves and others. She uses her personal experiences to better connect with clients and tailors...

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The Intimacy Institute Offers a No-Nonsense Approach For Couples Trying to Find Sexual Satisfaction
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: Sex isn’t a topic many people want to talk about honestly, especially if things aren't entirely satisfying in their own bedrooms. Sexual issues can be a significant source of pain and sadness, and those who suffer often don’t know where to turn for solutions. The Intimacy Institute in Boulder, Colorado, aims to help those who aren't finding freedom and sexual satisfaction in their relationships....

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Sex Therapist Chamin Ajjan Gets to the Heart of Intimacy Issues for Couples & Singles
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: Intimacy is often an underlying problem in relationships — and may even be a barrier to forming new, stable ones. Psychotherapist Chamin Ajjan focuses on the role intimacy plays in dating, relationships, and sex. Based in New York City, Chamin counsels men and women of all ages, races, and sexual orientations to help them overcome the stigmas, situations, or internal conflicts that keep them from...

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12 Best Apps for Casual Hookups[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Monogamy isn't for everyone. Some people are turned on by the idea of staying with one person for the rest of their lives -- and some people find the idea absolutely horrifying. One of my friends compares romantic commitment to choosing just one flavor of ice cream for life. "I really like chocolate," he'll say, "but that doesn't mean I won't ever want to try mint chocolate chip again." I totally get where he's...

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Dr. Aline Zoldbrod is a Licensed Psychologist & Sex Therapist Who Guides Couples With Warmth & Wisdom
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Dating is difficult even under the best of circumstances, but sexual stigma, emotional trauma, and unresolved childhood issues can make it even harder to open your heart to someone. Mental barriers can keep people feeling isolated and unhappy, but noted sex therapist Dr. Aline Zoldbrod gives her clients the tools to tear down those walls and establish intimate and loving relationships. Her private...

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Dr. Dawn Michael: An Acclaimed Sex Counselor Who Teaches Couples How to Have Healthy Sex Lives
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Based in California, Dr. Dawn Michael is a certified clinical sexologist with over 19 years of counseling experience. She founded The Happy Spouse in 2010 to give couples a safe place where they could talk about their sexual frustrations and other personal issues without judgment. Dr. Dawn sits with couples in confidential therapy sessions and helps them engage in a dialogue about their needs,...

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Clinical Psychologist Dr. Eli Mayer’s Non-Judgmental Approach Helps People Improve Their Sex Lives
Emily Gerson

Emily Gerson

The Short Version:  Dr. Eli Mayer faced discrimination as the first openly gay doctoral student in his graduate program. But after he graduated and started his practice, the AIDS crisis hit, and many of his gay patients in New York City appreciated that he could relate to them. Initially, Dr. Mayer focused on traditional psychotherapy, but after studying sexuality, he became a certified sex therapist. Today, his...

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3 Easy Steps: How to Get Laid Online Dating[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Today, more than 30% of Americans have used a dating site or app, and 59% say it's a good way to meet people. But not everyone is turning to the digital dating field in hopes of finding "The One" -- some people use online dating just to get laid. According to Abodo.com, 4.4% of female and 14.8% of male dating app users are looking for a hookup. In addition, eharmony reports that 33% of women have sex during the...

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13 Best Local Hookup Apps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Mike Myers once said, Marriage can be viewed as the waiting room for death, and honestly, many people think that way. Marriage isnt a priority or even a goal for everyone. Plenty of folks aren't keen on the idea of a long-term commitment and settling down with just one person. Playing the field on a local hookup app is just too much fun. If you're ready to spread some love, jump into a sex-focused app or site and...

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11 Best Free Freaky Dating Apps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Sometimes whether behavior is considered appropriate or freaky depends on the setting. If you're loudly expressing your love for the Yankees at a funeral, for instance, you'll likely get some odd looks. But at a baseball stadium in New York City, that same enthusiasm earns you high fives and cheers. Using sexually explicit language requires a keen awareness of your audience. And good timing. It's important to be...

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11 Best Free Apps for Hooking Up[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Dating apps are wonderful for helping singles and swingers step out of their comfort zones and explore their adventurous sides in privacy. Everyone has their own ideas about what is sexy, and you can explore yours without broadcasting it to the world. In Selena Gomez's video for "Fetish," she performs kinky acts like eating lipstick, rolling on a kitchen floor, and describing someone obsessed with her body, taking...

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iHookup Review & 3 Better Alternatives[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Our iHookup review walks you through everything you need to know about this sex-oriented dating site. The dating scene can feel confusing at times, but that shouldn't stop you from meeting people and enjoying some adult fun. There's an episode in the second season of "Master of None" called "First Date," and in it, Aziz Ansari's Dev goes on several first dates with women he met on a dating app. They order...

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14 Best Sex Apps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

In the first "Sex and the City" movie, Samantha Jones famously says about sex: "I can't color enough. I would color all day, every day if I had my way. I would use every crayon in my box." Samantha was never one to hide her desires, and she's exactly the type of person you'd find on a sex app. Samantha, like many of today's empowered and sex-positive women, enjoys playing the field and not being tied to one...

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Celeste and Danielle Empower People to Lead Passionate & Fulfilling Lives Through Somatica Sex & Relationship Coaching
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Nearly a decade ago, Celeste and Danielle revolutionized how people can improve their relationships and sex lives with the development of the Somatica Method. Their technique goes beyond the traditional realms of sex and relationship therapy by offering an interactive, experiential approach grounded in modern neuroscience that transforms unhealthy emotions and dysfunctions into self-assurance and...

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Best Free Fetish Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The best fetish sites offer easy access to pleasurable experiences and pleasure-seeking people -- without making anyone feel judged, uncomfortable, or exposed (unless you're into that). A fetish can focus on a particular action, object, situation, or body part, and it can stimulate a lot of excitement, sexual pleasure, and eroticism to share your fetish with a person who has the same secret desires. Whether...

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4 Best Gay Sex Tips: For Tops, Bottoms, First-Timers & Couples
Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

We gay guys get a lot of press about being sex mongers ready to drop our trousers at the first opportunity to hit it with a ready and willing hottie. When, in reality, this unjust assumption has led to stereotypes that sexualize our identities and define us solely by our penises. Socio-political injustices aside, these beliefs can limit our opportunities for expanding our sexual repertoires to their true potential,...

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ManHunt.com Review & 5 Better Alternatives[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Our ManHunt review covers everything you need to know to have a good time seeking sex and romance online. According to Business Insider, the word "sex" gets about 2.7 million searches a month, to the surprise of absolutely no one. But that's the beauty of the internet -- people can hunt for and find whatever they want, even sex. For horny gay men, ManHunt.com is the go-to place to search for a sexual...

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13 Best Free Swinger Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The swinger lifestyle is intriguing to many people, and popular swinger sites have done studies to give insight into what to expect. For example, more than 89% are married or in a committed relationship, over 78% of married swinging couples are happy (vs. 64% of non-swinging married couples), and the average age at which men and women start swinging is 35.2 and 31.4, respectively. The study I'm referencing was...

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Fling Review & 2 Better Alternatives[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Our Fling.com review can tell you everything you need to know about hooking up with folks on this online site -- because not everyone in the dating scene is looking for something serious. When one of my friends got out of a two-year relationship, she wasn't in a hurry to dive back into a commitment with anyone else. In her mind, she'd done her time, made an effort, and gotten nothing but grief from it. "I'm not...

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9 Best Fling Dating Apps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Sometimes, you might not be ready to leave the dating scene entirely. Instead, you want a fling dating app to help you explore and enjoy new experiences. In Pauly D's intro on MTV's hit show "Jersey Shore," he says, "I'm not trying to fall in love on the Jersey Shore. I'm just trying to hook up." If you replace "on the Jersey Shore" with "through online dating," that quote can apply to a lot of today's dating...

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Adult Friend Finder: Review & 3 Alternatives[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

This Adult Friend Finder review is for anyone seeking sex online. Which is actually quite a lot of people. In the musical "Avenue Q," the character Trekkie Monster sings a song called "The Internet is for Porn," bursting the bubble of his good-natured neighbor Kate Monster, who just wants to teach her kindergarten class how to use the worldwide web. According to Ogi Ogas, co-author of A Billion Wicked Thoughts:...

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“How to Turn a Girl On” — 12 Proven Tips (In Person, Over Text & Phone)
Hunt Ethridge

Hunt Ethridge

Before I was married, I was out on a date with a woman, and we were making out and getting a little handsy. Out of the blue, she said “I’m not going back to your place tonight.” We hadn’t had sex yet, so I responded, somewhat confusedly, “OK,” and didn’t say anything else about it. We continued to hang out and later, again with no prodding, she told me, “OK, I’ll come back to your place, but we’re not having sex.” I...

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14 Best Free Sex Chat Rooms[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The best sex chat rooms have changed over time. In the 1990s, AOL was the king of online chat rooms -- and its iconic messaging even inspired the rom-com "You've Got Mail." Today, online dating sites have overtaken AOL to offer the most popular chat rooms for singles seeking a date. Modern singles have more options than ever and can find a live forum that's specific to their interests, whether they want to chat...

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9 Best Casual Sex Apps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Finding someone for casual sex isn't always as easy as TV shows and movies make it out to be. Most of the time, you can't just turn to your single co-worker, your best friend's brother, your favorite bartender, or any random cutie within arm's reach and say "Hey, want to hook up?" Not without getting a drink thrown in your face, at least. But on a casual sex app, a person can solicit sex without offending...

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12 Best Adult Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Adult dating sites aren't for everyone, but some casual daters thrive in sexually charged networks. There's a dating site for just about everything under the sun. If you're looking for commitment, friendship, or even straight-up sex, dozens of online spaces can satisfy you. For the horny adults seeking a one-night stand, a legit adult dating site can offer some sexy opportunities. Check out some of our favorites...

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What Does “Bisexual” Mean? — (Statistics, Signs, Stereotypes & Support)
Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

Recently, a client (we’ll call him Nick) came to me confused about his sexual orientation, and he wanted help clarifying. He professed to have chronic erotic and romantic feelings for both genders since adolescence but had only dated and been sexual with women. Nick was in the midst of exploring a new relationship with a woman but found himself torn between his unexamined feelings toward men — questioning if he was...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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